How to Download Cricut App? [Design Space]

All Cricut users must have Cricut App (Design Space) on their respective devices. The Cricut Design Space is a digital canvas where the artists store their magic before it gets cut down into project pieces. In simple language, Cricut Design Space can be explained as an area where the Cricut user saves their creation and upload fonts and images before using them for future uses. 

Under the Cricut Design Space, you’ll find Cricut Access, a monthly or yearly subscription plan allowing users to access the library with unlimited fonts, images, and pre-designed projects. If you are a fresher in Cricut App, this blog will benefit you. 

While reading the blog, you will be reading about the benefits of the Design Space program, its installation process, and many more. 

What System Requirements are Needed for Design Space?

Cricut Design Space is a free software that works simultaneously with the Cricut material cutting machine. This electronic application can be accessed through Windows/Mac, iOS & Android systems. To support the app on the devices, all devices need to have the following system requirements:

For Windows 

• Windows 10 or later.

• CPU: Intel Dual Core or equivalent AMD processor. 

• 4 GB RAM & 2 GB free disk space. 

• Broadband Connection: Min 2-3 Mbps & Download Min 1-2 Mbps.

For Mac 

• macOS 11 or later.

• CPU: 1.83 GHz.

• 4 GB RAM & 2 GB free disk space.

• Broadband Connection: Min 2-3 Mbps & Download Min 1-2 Mbps.

For iOS

• iOS 15 or later.

• Broadband Connection: Min 2-3 Mbps & Download Min 1-2 Mbps.

• Available for all iOS devices, memory needs will depend on usage. 

For Android

• Android 9.0 or higher, mobile devices, tablets, and doesn’t support Chromebooks.

• Broadband Connection: Min 2-3 Mbps & Download Min 1-2 Mbps.

• Performance depends upon the chipset, processor speed, and manufacturer.

How to Launch Cricut Design Space for PC? 

It’s very simple to launch the application for PC. However, the steps for Windows & Mac vary from each other. For your easiness, we’ve explained the launching steps for both systems: 

For Windows:

• Press the Windows icon and type Design Space inside the Search box.

• Now, tap on the Cricut Design Space app to launch the application. 

• You can also select the Pin to Start to pin the shortcut and reach it easily. 

For Mac

• Click on the ‘Finder’ and tick on ‘Applications’.

• Under the name column, the ‘Cricut Design Space’ app will be available. 

• Double-click on the app, and it’s ready for launch on your device. 

• You need to drag the application to the Dock to pin the app’s shortcut within easy reach. 

How to Connect Cartridges With Design Space?

Cricut Explore and Cricut makers were especially formed to work fluently with the Design Space. However, you still need a physical cartridge to complete the printing process. Have a look at the pointers explained below, as it will help you to explain the process via which cartridges can be linked with the Design Space:

• First, you must sign in to the Design Space on your devices using your credentials. 

• Ensure your Cricut machine is powered on and connected to your system via a USB cable. 

• You can also insert a Cartridge adapter into the USB port on your computer.

• Inside the Account Menu, tick on the ‘Link Cartridge’ and select the Cricut Device.

• Now, insert the cartridge inside the cartridge port or plug your cartridge into the adapter.

• Wait for a few minutes till the Design Space gets connected to the cartridge. 

• After connecting with the cartridge, click the ‘Link Cartridge’, and the linking process will get started. 

• Once the process gets completed, the notification will come into your system. 

• Now, remove the cartridge from the machine or adapter. 

• You are ready to link other cartridges and view your cartridges. 

• Tap the ‘X’ icon to return to the home or canvas. 

• If you’ve already paired your cartridges with your account via Cricut Craft Room software, it’ll automatically be available in your Design Space account. 

• Ensure you don’t connect the Cartridge adapter to the USB port on the Cricut Maker. 

Conclusion 

Using the Cricut app will be fun for you as you will come across many new things to learn. You’ve learned so much about the Design Space and how to launch it. We hope you’ll enjoy using the software.